Obituaries

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Rachel Wangari Henry

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1938 – 22 July 2020

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the demise of Rachel Wangari Henry which occurred on 22 July 2020 after a short illness.

Beloved wife of the late Henry Thumbi Ngonjo. Mother to the late Nathan Mwangi, Deborah & Daniel Karanja, Simon & Rebecca Maina, the late Esther Wanjiku, Elizabeth & Harrison Macharia, Felister & Peter Maina, Joyce & Benson Mithuka, Elijah Karagu and James & Caroline Mwangi. She was daughter of the late Josphat Wamwara and the late Esther Wanjiku. Sister to the late Veronica Wanjiru, James Mwangi, Jecinta Njeri, Felister Wambui, Magdalene Wanjiru and Mary Wandiga. She was a grandmother, great grandmother and auntie to many.

The cortege will leave Montezuma Monalisa Funeral Home, Thika on Tuesday 28 July 2020 at 7:00 a.m. for a funeral service and burial at her farm in Mathare-ini illage, Githima sub-location, Murang’a County.

`Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of his saints” Psalms 116:15  

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Philip Langat Bongei

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It is with deep sorrow and humble acceptances of God’s will that we announce the sudden death of Mr. Philip Langat Bongei which occurred on 16 July, 2020 at Molo Sub County Hospital after a short illness.

Son of the late Kiplangat Bongei and the late Maria Bongei. Brother of Leah Chemirocha (Bot Lesebet) Tony Bongei, Mathew Bongei, Esther Mitei, Joseph Bongei and Joel Bongei. Husband of Elizabeth Bongei, Father of Alex (Keringet Secondary), Lawrence, Florence (KEMRI/WRP), Fredrick, Lily (Judiciary), Ben (PAEM-Embu ) and Frida (Kenyatta University). Father-in-Law of Jackline Kirui, Jackline Rono (Masaita Primary Sch), Andrew Maluki Naivasha Sub-County Hospital) and Sarah Bosibori (Murindati Pry Sch). Grandfather of Alfred, Maxwell, Andy, Mahlon, Allan, Maliah and Andrea. Uncle of many nephews and nieces. He was friend to many.

Family, colleagues and friends are meeting daily for prayers and funeral arrangements at his home Millimet Village, Keringet. A fundraiser will be held on Wednesday 22nd July 2020 at home and contribution can be channeled through Mpesa No. 0721460573.

The cortege leaves Molo Sub-County Hospital Mortuary on today Friday 24th July 2020 at 9:00am for a Church Service at his home.

He will be laid to rest on Saturday 25th July, 2020 starting at 11:00am at his home Millimet Village, Keringet Location, Nakuru County.

“Prov 19:21: Many are the plans in a person’s heart, but it is the LORD’s purpose that prevails”.

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Peter Gathinjaga Mburu

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It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing on of Mr. Peter Gathinjaga Mburu, advocate of PG Mburu Company Advocates of Kibiku – B Ngong on 22nd July 2020 at the Nairobi Hospital.

He is the dear husband to Mrs. Rhoda Wamaitha and the son of the Late Solomon Gathinjaga Ndungo and the late Grace Wangui Gathinjaga. Father to Maina Mburu, Wangui Mburu, Nyambura & Geoffrey Sige and Wanjiku & Isaac Karogo. Brother to the late Wallace Ndungo, late Marion Wanjiku Kariuki (Mama Gachago) and the late Apollo Mureithi. Son-in-law to the late Nathaniel Kanyi and the late Tabitha Nyamburua, brother-in-law to the late Lillian Mugane, the late Dedan Maina, Matthew Ndau, the Late Joel Njogu, Ngonyo Mwangi, Wangui Wanjohi and Wanja Kimani. Doting grandfather to Titus Mburu, Pendo & Kiplang’at Sige and Mwangi & Nyambura Karogo, uncle, cousin, great-grandfather and mentor to many.

Due to government regulations on burial gatherings, he will be laid to rest on Saturday 25th July 2020 at his home in Kibiko B – Ngong in a private ceremony.

Contributions can be made to Paybill number 303030, account 0948218909.

May the Almighty God rest his soul in peace.

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Peris Nyakara Mayieka

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Sunrise 1924 – Sunset 2020

It is with deep sorrow and humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing on of our-beloved mum Peris Nyakara Mayieka of Kirwanda Village, Ogango Sub-Location, Central Kitutu Location Nyamira County after along illiness that she bravely fought.

Daughter of the late Onchong’a Nyamoko & Moraa Onchong’a of Manyasi Village. Wife of the late Meshack Mayieka. Sister of Ochoki Onchong’a, Eunice Ombagi, Mainga, Monyoncho, the late: Mayieka, Kemunto, Charles and Thomas, Arani, Obwoge, Mokaya. Sister-in-law of the late Kinara, Bwonda, Nyangau, Nyanchoka, Nyaboke, Geteri Obonyo, the late Rhoda, Grace, the late Bosibori, the late Jerusa the late Omwenga and Ombagi. Mother of Pauline Monga’re of Nyamira, Harun Ogari, Rhoda Nyanchama of Nrb, Dick Mayieka, the late Nelson Ogana, Joash Nyakaru, Alice Bosibori Nrb, Jane Nyakerario Nrb, Hosborn Atuti Kip Melamine, Hellen Kwamboka of Mwongori Scheme, Jared Mayieka of MTRH & Rebecca Bonareri of Ardhi Sacco.

Mother-in-law of Caren the late Nyaboke, the late Robina, the late Nyangweso, Beatrice & Jane. Aunt of Isaac, Ochoki, Atai, Onchonga, Tom Ombagi, Beatrice, Nyaberi Johannah, Joseph, Ben Kinara, Esther Kemunto, Nyaera, Kometa, Omenyo & Moti. Grandmother of Duke, Douglas, Dennis, Benard, Henry Moses, Oburu, Nelsons, Brenda, Diana And Weinstern. Great grandmother of many. Korera of the late Nyarang’o, the late Omagwa, the late Omwoyo, the late Mosoti, the late Basweti, Migiro, Moraa, B. Kerubo, Milka, Ombworo & Mose.

The body is lying at Chiromo Mortuary Nrb: funeral & burial services will be announced later.

Rest in eternal peace mum.

“I have fought a good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith” (2nd Tim 4:7)

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Penina Vilika Wasilwa

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It is with deep sorrow and humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the death of Penina Vilika Wasilwa of Lake Basin Development Authority, who passed on after a short illness on 21st July 2020.

The late Penina joined the services of the authority on 1st October 1997 as a clerical officer and was later on re-designated to the position of supplies assistant on 1st December 2003. Penina was hard working and discharged her duties with diligence and utmost dedication.

Death has robbed the authority a dedicated and resourceful young lady with the potential to serve the Authority many years.

Penina will be laid to rest on Saturday 25th July, 2020 in Lugusi location, Lutacho Sub-location in Kakamega County.

“May God rest her soul in eternal peace.”

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Mama Victorina Auma Barasa

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With deep sadness, we announce the death and funeral of Mama Victorina Auma Barasa of Nasikina Village, Esikulu Sub-location, Bukhayo West Location, Matayos Division, Busia County, Matayos Sub-County. Death occurred on 21/7/2020.

Wife of Mzee Moses Barasa Osabiri. Mother of Alloys, Prism, Scholastica (late), Praxides (late), Linus, Wenslaus, Tiberius, David, Leonard and Emily (late). Mother-in-law of Jared, Ruth, Evelyn, Fridah, Joyce and Elizabeth. Grandmother of Duncan, Kevin, Cynthia, Ignatius, Michele. Sister of Hilda, Joshua (late), Dickson, Lorna and Scholastica.

Cortege leaves Tanaka Nursing Home today 24/7/2020 for burial tomorrow 25/7/2020 at her home in Nasikina village, Busia County.

Rest in peace Mum, we will miss you so much.

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Mama Jerita Aluso Okonji

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With humble acceptance of God’s will, we announce the passing on of Mama Jerita Aluso Okonji after short battle with stroke.

Daughter of the late Opiyo Ngah and Joyce Ngagh. Married to the late Joseck Okonji.

Sister of the late Samuel, Onyango, Nambute, John, Joan, Jael, Felesi, Kuya and Ngah. Mother of Florence, Alice, Maricha, Zakayo, Sammy, the late Otiato, Ngambwa, Majimbo, Joan, Tom, Tesi, Tetea, Khatasia, Opuka, Olukusa and Joan.

Mother in law of Opondo, Mary, Maria, the late Wafula and Budho.

Grandmother of Moses„ Robert, Richard, Rebecca, Kevin, Wanjala, Nakhumitsa, Emma, Kafna, Peter, Musa, Joyce Aono, Joyce, Harrison, jenta, Atoti, Anjiico, Jazzy, Jack, James, Junior, Donald, Kennedy, the late Oliga, Oundo, Jackline, Cornelius, Nashon, Adongo and Apiyo.

Burial will take place at Ebusikhale Emmayoka Vihiga county today, Friday 24th July 2020.

Fare thee well Nyanya in Gods hands you rest, in our hearts you remain forever.

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Joseph Ochieng Opiyo

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It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the untimely death of Joseph Ochieng Opiyo of NAWASSCO which occurred on 17th July, 2020.

Son of the late James Opiyo Midiwo and the late Margaret Adero. Beloved husband of the late Angelina Achieng. Father of Margaret Atieno, Hellen Akinyi and Celpha Adhiambo. Brother of William Juma, Evance Odhiambo (late), Caroline Auma, Pamella Anyango (late), Millicent Atieno, Pamella Awuor, Dorcas Awino, Mary Aluoch, Elisha Otieno, Doreen Atieno and Grace Adhiambo. Nephew of George Midiwo, Joseph Midiwo, forum Midiwo, Owuor Uyoga, Kenyatta Uyoga among others.

We NAWASSCO family, remember him as a hardworking, humble respectful and highly engaging colleague.

The cortege shall leave Nakuru War Memorial Mortuary on Tuesday 28th July, 2020 for burial at Bond $ubCounty, Yimbo West, Nyangera Village on Wednesday 9th July 2020.

Rest in Peace Joseph

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Jackson Ambia Mate

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Sunrise June 1947 – Sunset: 21.07.2020

It is with great sorrow that we announce the death of Jackson Ambia Mate.

Son of the late Pastor Marko Mate and the late Robai Khabetsa.

Husband of Geraldine Atubukha. Father of Franklin Mulele, the late Hildeguard Wiyema, Antonella Chumba, Valerine Masitsa, Annecletas Atamba and Methusella Shiebetsa.

Father-in-law of Ronald Mukangai, Aggrey Wekesa, the late Chief Inspector Henry Marube and Felistus Khatenje.

Brother of Eliakim Mate, the late Agnes Isambo, the late Fredrick Okang’a Margaret Mbone and Mary Masitsa. Grandfather and uncle of many.

Burial is on Saturday 25th July 2020 in Ikolomani North, Idako South Shirumba Location Shivakala village Kakamega County.

Job 1:21 ‘The LORD gave and the LORD has taken away; may the name of the LORD be praised.’

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Hellen Mbone Karani

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3/10/1955— 16/07/2020  

We are saddened to announce the death of Mrs. Hellen Mbone Karani who left us on 16th July 2020 at the Moi Teaching & Referral Hospital, Eldoret.

Loving wife of the late Philip Mang’ale Karani & loving mother of Angela Karani- Sande, Ruth Sitini, Brian Kigure, Charles Miheso, Hamline Kirisia. Mother-in-law of Charles Sande, Billy Sitini and Grace Karani. Doting grandma of Brandon, James, Beverly, Matthew, Curtis and Andrew. Daughter of the late Richard Embodoka and Elnah Kagai. Sister of Risper, Inez, Robai, the late Japheth, the late Catherine, Brehem, Margaret, Nicodemus and Manoah. Daughter in-law of the late Daudi Karani and the late Priscilla Musuruve. She was an aunty, cousin, friend and mentor to many who will all miss her.

The burial will be held at her home village in Bondeni, Binyenya sub-location, Likuyani sub-county, Kakamega County on Saturday 25th July 2020 from 9:00 am